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Question
Why is pneumonia considered a dangerous disease?
Solution
Inflammation of the lungs due to infection caused by bacteria or virus is called pneumonia. The symptoms are sputum production, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, sore throat etc. The alveoli get filled with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe (lung abscesses).
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